What food/drinks are available at the beach near Batumi Botanical Garden, and how to get onto the beach if the entrance gate is locked?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
There's only one spot on the beach near the Botanical Garden selling drinks/food: beer ~3 GEL, cognac 8 GEL/0.5L, chacha 7 GEL, cheap shashlik and ice cream. If the garden's beach exit gate is locked, locals crawl under the fence along a stream (there's a worn path); otherwise it's a ~3 km detour through the village.
What the community said
At the beach near the Botanical Garden, beer costs about 3 GEL, but they only pour 0.4L into a 0.45L cup.
15 days ago Beer — 3 GEL (0.4L)
You can also get cognac (0.5L for 8 GEL) or chacha (7 GEL) at the same spot.
15 days ago Cognac 8 GEL / chacha 7 GEL
Cheap shashlik (grilled meat skewers) and ice cream are sold on the beach too.
15 days ago Shashlik & ice cream — cheap
The gate connecting the beach to the Botanical Garden is sometimes locked. Locals suggest crawling under the fence where a stream flows out — there's a well-worn path.
15 days ago Gap under fence by the stream
If crawling under the fence isn't your thing, you'll need to walk around through the village — roughly 3 km.
15 days ago Village detour ~3 km
Food and drink options are limited here — bring your own snacks; water, soda, and beer are sold at just one spot on the beach.
18 days ago One spot for drinks on the beach